Lipstick applying may seem like the easiest task, but there might be lots more that can be done than you know. Here are some of my favorite lipstick tricks:

1. Do not throw away lipsticks (gifted or bought by simply bad judgement) because their colors look awful or tacky. You might create a magical color by mixing them with some other lipstick.

2. Lipstick makes a fabulous blusher! Creamy lipsticks create a lovely glow on your cheeks. Rub your finger lightly on the lipstick and rub lightly on your cheeks in a circular motion.

3. Broken lipsticks? Happens to me all the time. Don't throw them away. Press them back together and store them in the refrigerator till they look fixed. Store them in cooler places to avoid breaking again.

4. Outlining the lips with a liner helps a lot but make sure the liner matches the lipstick or is a lighter shade unless you want to look like you are wearing a costume.

5. Use a whitening strip to avoid having your teeth look yellow in comparison to brown shades of lipsticks. Or simply avoid brown and orange shades.

6. For a warm and sexy look, choose a lipstick shade at least twice as dark as your natural lip color.

7. If going out in the day time, check your makeup in natural light before you head out.

8. A great lipstick mixing tip. Use a wet shine/liquid lipstick over your matte/creamy lipstick.

Do give them a try when you are applying lipstick next time!

Bright and bold colors are making an appearance everywhere with the onset of summer. Whatever the trends, summer always brings out the peppiest of colors in dresses. But many women make a mistake of wearing heavy makeup with bold colors which creates an imbalanced look which is too loud. Day time summer makeup should be kept to a natural look when wearing bright colors to strike the right balance.

Here are tips on how you can create a natural makeup look:

1. Apply a little oil-free light foundation to your face to make it look even. Don't use foundation generously as it will show terribly in the harsh sun. And make sure to rub the foundation very well to avoid and makeup lines.

2. Next, powder your face with pressed powder to make your face look fresh. Again, do not use too much of anything. Only use a quantity that is necessary to cover your entire face and keep you looking fresh.
3. Give your face some color by using a light bronzer. Use a shade that is only slightly darker than your skin tone.

4. Add a touch of blusher to your cheeks for a glowing look. Avoid using too much of blusher during the day. Save it for the formal evening parties.

5. Keep lip makeup to a minimum. If you can do without lipstick, just use a clear lip-gloss and keep lips nude. If you must have lipstick, use a lighter, more natural shade to complete your fresh, natural makeup look.

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